At Superbooth 2019, Korg introduced the Minilogue XD Desktop Module.
With the Prologue, Minilogue XD and Nu:Tekt synthesizers, Korg now offers a complete line of synths, based on their Multi-Engine technology. This ecosystem offers an interesting platform for developers, which is means that the synths can be expanded and customized with new capabilities.
Here’s an intro to the Minilogue XD and XD Desktop Module, and a demonstration of the possibilities of the Multi-Engine technology.
For only $70 more, one might as well just get the keyboard version.
Speaking of keys – these don’t look like alll the other Korg minikeys. They look longer, like Yamaha reface minikeys – which are very nice. Korgs minikeys are way Too short for me.
Not real minikeys. They call them slim keys. I have the OG Minilogue with the same keybed and it’s very playable.
If like my DeepMind 12 desktop(which I love), the KORG desktop is also rackmountable, then I am in, if no rack option, than for me I’ll pass. I have rack space available but zero desktop room for any more gear with keys. JMO.
Interesting. Looked up the dimensions on Korg’s website. The XD Desktop is 19.69″ wide, a standard rack width. This tells me rackmount was at least a design consideration. No doubt there will be 3rd party adaptors if not from factory.
19″ rack != 19.69″ rack
Thanks for the info.
Any two versions of the XD ganged together equals a very capable 8-voice with several oscillator expansions and more on the way. Its a simple synth from one angle, but from another, its downright immense when contrasted with anything else in its price range. The numerous sound demos at this point are hard to beat, even by comparison with the flagships. I also quit carping about minikeys a while ago. The fix is called a MIDI IN or its USB equivalent. You plug in a keyboard you like and BAZINGA, problem solved.
The keys on Minilogue are horrid. Soooo glad they made this, brings it to the top of my list.
It’s nice to see that after the pure analogue renaissance, wavetables are also making a come back. I just can’t wait for what will be the next logical step: 8- and 12-bit samplers (with SD cards and USB, instead of floppies and SCSI).